wvbig Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 I'm a physically challenged hunter. I'm a paraplegic. Fortunately, WV allows paraplegics to get a free permit to hunt from a vehicle as long as it's at least 30' off a road, there is no one else in the vehicle, & the vehicle isn't running. I've been deer hunting since 1981 & I've killed 25 deer so far. My biggest is an 8 point with a 16.5" inside spread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinch314 Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Great to have ya aboard! Congrats on the deer! I just had my ankle refused again but Im not fully challenged (except maybe in the head). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Glad to have you. I have two buddies who are in wheelchairs and have been for nearly 25 years. They kill some dandy bucks and both have P&Ys with their crossbows. Anyone can do it if they want to. I hope you enjoy this forum. It is full of great folks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 congrats on some good hunting and deer. lots of states allow similar. in wyoming, you can even leave the truck running. you can hunt with others and just need a permit, issued at a doctors request, to shoot even from lots of roads. any road but state, county or federal highways and all farm roads. welcome to the forums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrswtnhunt Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Welcome to the forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt or be Hunted Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Welcome to the forums glad to have you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Nice to have you hear buddy! Welcome aboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledgehammer Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 PCS Welcome & Great to have you hear and able to hunt! Don't ever let it slow you down. I know how hard it can be to stay upbeat & so do you, as you have been dealing with it for far longer than I, but keep an I eye on the forums and keep encouraging others to get out there. We all need to help each other find ways to stay in the game! Hunt Hard & Be Safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12-point Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 i hate to hear about your dissability, I would let anyone with one hunt my spot. Glad you can still hunt with Gods will we can do anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckdlite Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 I have a question - I just joined this site today, and I'm pleased to see that there's a Forum like this. I was born with only one hand, I have my arm, it just stops at my wrist. Also, I have nerve damage from brain surgery. I've tried target shooting, (with my son's air rifle:clown:) and after about 10 minutes, I feel like I'm dying. Not sure if it's because I can't support the gun with my left hand, or if it's just my nerves. I also get him to pump it for me, which takes the fun out of it. I don't want a gun that has the kick of a bull, so I've just stuck with his for now... . Any suggestions for a gun for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagleman78 Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Challanged Sportsmen Hello fellas I to use a wheelchair to get around and hunt. I am a SCI(spinal cord injury) and a Amputee L leg. Just 5 yrs now. I've hunted 51 yrs out of 56 I been here on this ole earth. Its a little tuffer now, and we have to work alot harder at it but it makes all the work worth while. I also run rabbits with beagles. So before some one jumps me for being a dogger, rabbits are all I run. Im a still hunter, cant no longer climb but a ground blind works for me. I use a lifted golf cart to get me in and out of the woods. Its electric, super quite and I have slepted right on deer feeding before and they never new I was there till they smelled me . Guy's put in for some of the Disabled Hunts that become available each year, Look up your DNR they should be able to tell you more about these hunts. If you cant find out any info that way contact me by email or PM and I'll help you if I can. Dont ever give up !!! It out there Waiting for you Get Out and enjoy Gods Country Beagleman78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckdlite Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Hey Beagle, I've been on the youngsters threads and threads about working with your kids, teaching them how to hunt... but that's a little difficult for me when I haven't got the same abilities. I try working with my boys, but I can't just hand them a gun and say "Have at it!" What do you think of having my children involved with me at a handicapped sportsmens club? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagleman78 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 (edited) Redneck If they are old enough , get them in a Hunter Safety Education coarse. They will learn or they will not pass the coarse to get a licience to hunt . In many many states its Now Required by Law And Go with them , you to can always learn. Its also a great way to team up as a father and son deal ... Take them along to the handicap sportsmens club, the more they can learn the better off they will be. Dont know if its the nerve damage causing you the dificulty in holding a gun up or not, I really cant say. But if you ever get to where you can, There are Hunts called 1 arm Dove Hunts where people just like yourself only have the use of one arm or only have 1 arm . That would be great for you to get involved with others that know exactly where your comming from like these fellas, take your boys along also ... God bless and Good Luck ! beagleman78 Edited July 2, 2009 by Beagleman78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymulti Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Paraplegic in Texas Hello, I have a friend in Texas who is an avid hunter. He recently became a paraplegic when he was hit in the head by a falling tree. He was in a coma and intensive care for 3 months and is now living in a nursing home. He is going thru intensive re-hab and dreams about bow hunting again! Does anybody know of any organizations in Texas that would assist him in getting back in the field? I live in Michigan, and have no real knowledge of Texas hunting or organizations. Any help would be appreciated!! Thanks, Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymulti Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Thanks anyway!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagleman78 Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Hello, I have a friend in Texas who is an avid hunter. He recently became a paraplegic when he was hit in the head by a falling tree. He was in a coma and intensive care for 3 months and is now living in a nursing home. He is going thru intensive re-hab and dreams about bow hunting again! Does anybody know of any organizations in Texas that would assist him in getting back in the field? I live in Michigan, and have no real knowledge of Texas hunting or organizations. Any help would be appreciated!! Thanks, Gary Gary, I'll see what I ca do I have a fella I grew up with out there im a FL Outdoors guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 try the safari club. they always have some answers and are real big in texas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagleman78 Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Physicly Challenged Hunts Sorry for not getting back sooner Gary. I have had some health issues . My Buddy in Texas was a surrvivour of cancer'and was in remission . But now that Uggly C has came back , and he his self is again going all through Cemo again. You can Log into BuckMasters "BADF Program" they have... David Sullivan runs this for BuckMasters. Great Guy and will Give you all the information you and your buddy will need. Send me a PM with your email and I can get you more information on another group dedicated to helping men and women like you friend. God Bless Beagleman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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